“I can’t trust my dog off leash for photographs. Will I still be able to get good pictures?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a pet photographer.

With Valentines day just around the corner I though it appropriate to focus on the human-dog relationship. Those of us who have owned and loved dogs know how special the bond is between our dog and ourselves. Sometimes you may feel the need to strengthen that bond. Here are some tips and images showing a family’s bond with their senior dog.